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Edward William Vopat

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Overview

Practice Areas

50% Bankruptcy / Debt
20% Criminal Defense
20% Military Law
10% Family

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (25%-33%), Fixed (Sometimes), Free Consultation (30 minutes), Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

14 Bell Ct

Bellmore, NY 11710

Office: 516-804-3524

Fax: 516-557-2571
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Languages Spoken

Russian

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“Not your typical lawyer, a real gem”

Posted by: a Military Law client, 2011-02-19 12 months ago.

Client Review: Edward handled my will and legal issues before deploying overseas with the Army. He was caring, attentive and really responded to everything we... more

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“DO NOT USE EDWARD VOPAT”

Posted by: a Sexual Harassment client, 2011-02-18 12 months ago.

Client Review: I can't describe how disappointed I was in Edward Vopat. I thought he was a standup guy, but disappointed me on all levels. I constantly contacted... more

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Résumé

License

6 years since Edward William Vopat was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
New York	Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday	2006	05/21/2011

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Law Offices of Edward W. Vopat	2006–present
Instructor at Kaplan Test Prep	2005–2009

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Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
St John's University School of Law	Bankruptcy	LL.M - Master of Laws	2007
St John's University School of Law	Law	JD - Juris Doctor	2004

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Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
Empire State Counsel (Second Award)	New York State Bar Association	2009
Freedom Team Salute	Secretary of the Army	2008

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Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Member	Association of Certified Fraud Examiners	2009-present
Member	New York State Bar Association	2005-present

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Portfolio

Contribution

Reputation Level 8

Answers:	31	Legal Answers
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Guides:	0	Legal Guides
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Cases

McKinney Nursing Home v. Robert Wallace

Outcome: Successfully eliminated judgment against defendant

Burgess v. Sikes

Outcome: Rehearing en banc, Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

Kowalchyk v. United States of America

Outcome: Successfully settled Veterans Admin. case

Publications

Article	Publication	Date
Domestic Support Obligations Under the Revised Bankruptcy Code	Journal of Bankruptcy Law & Practice	2008
Representing Clients During Divorce and Bankruptcy: How New York’s Domestic Relations Law Impacts Title to Property	New York State Bar Association Real Property Law Journal	2003

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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name	Conference	Date
Veterans Benefits	30 minute Television Interview on "Is the World Serious"	2008
A Comparative Analysis of the Initial Public Offerings of U.S. and Foreign Firms	Academy for International Business Northeast Conference	1994